Sr. Software Engineer Android OS
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FULLTIME: 12-Month Assignment
LOCATION: Irvine CA (onsite)
SCHEDULE: 8am-4:30pm
PAY RANGE: $90/HR
(Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and location. Base pay information is based on market location.)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep experience in Android OS and AOSP platform this role you will own and enhance a customized Android 5based operating system used within a Class III medical device. You will customize and harden the OS improve system performance integrate hardware components and ensure the platform meets strict medical-device cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
This role requires strong Android platform experiencenot just app developmentand includes work across OS frameworks kernel BSP HAL and system-level validation.
Key Responsibilities
Update and modify Android OS (version 5) to address security issues and compliance needs.
Customize and maintain an AOSP fork including frameworks system services and configuration.
Apply OS-level patches and security settings aligned with FDA and EU cybersecurity guidance.
Integrate BSPs HALs vendor patches and hardware drivers with the Android platform.
Perform board bring-up (U-Boot device tree kernel integration).
Conduct low-level debugging using UART JTAG and similar tools.
Modify Linux kernel components and device drivers when required.
Improve system performance resource usage and inter-process communication (Binder/AIDL).
Use system-level profiling tools to identify and fix issues.
Fix OS- and kernel-level vulnerabilities and Reduce OS/kernel attack surfaces.
Implement OTA update mechanisms.
Support cybersecurity risk analysis and threat modeling.
Perform OS-level verification and validation following IEC 62304.
Support risk management efforts aligned with ISO 14971.
Participate in audits and reviews to maintain regulatory compliance.
Work with app developers to ensure compatibility.
Partner with cybersecurity system engineering and quality teams.
Create and maintain architecture docs test plans and traceability matrices.
Ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field.
7 years of software engineering experience.
3 years working with Android OS / AOSP.
Strong experience with AOSP builds Android frameworks and kernel modification.
Solid understanding of Linux internals and embedded systems.
Experience in regulated environments.
Knowledge of IEC 62304 ISO 14971 and related standards.
Familiarity with cybersecurity risk assessment and vulnerability remediation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with legacy Android (Android 5)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels such as from office equipment.
- The ability to lift up to 30lbs
- Use of computers and technology
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The pay range for this position is listed above. Base pay information is based on market location.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our range of benefits may include health care and 401(k) savings plans.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please email our HR team.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- APIs
- REST
- Eclipse
- Android
- Application Development
- SDKs
- SQLITE
- IOS
- Java
- JSON
- Gradle
- Mobile Applications
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